Teens
So You Think You Can Do Something? Middle School Act Auditions!!!!!!!!!!!
This year's teen talent show "So You Think You Can Do Something?" will be held on Saturday, January 22nd from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. This event is normally geared towards high school students. This year we will be accepting middle school acts, but first you'll need to audition. If you are in middle school and want to audition to be an act in this year's talent competition please come by the Library on January 13th between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. in the conference room to audition your act for submission. Whether you sing, dance, play an instument, or just... have talent we want to see what you've got!
Don't forget on January 22nd first place winner takes home $350 and runner up gets $150.
Refreshments will be served at the show.
For more information contact Erica Leone, the Teen Librarian at eleone@darienlibrary.org
Useless Trivia Contest
(Picture courtesy of flickr user o5com)
Today in the Teen Lounge Useless Trivia Contest at 3:30 p.m.
Come and play for a chance to win an Itunes git card!
Snacks will be provided!!!!!!!!!!!
The Microsoft Kinect Experience
Over a year ago, the world was in awe when news surfaced about Microsoft's latest gaming project, codename NATAL. Everyone wondered what wizardry Microsoft had up their sleeves. The demo videos seemed too real to be true, only a fleeting dream in a distant future. Well guess what? That future is now! Microsoft has released the finished product called Microsoft Kinect for the Xbox 360, just in time for the holidays.
Kinect brings games to life in a way never experienced before. According to Microsoft, "You are the controller. No gadgets, no gizmos, just you!"
So teens, come experience Kinect at Darien Library in the Teen Lounge!
Also, don't forget to Like us on Facebook and check the video after the jump!
How Not to Miss Out on the BEST Library Stuff
Written by hmartyn on 12/13/2010
Now you can find out what's new at the Library by text message. Every week we'll be sending out event highlights and awesome updates by text.
To subscribe to our texts:
Text DLTeens to 66746
(Standard message rates apply.)
Every week, we'll send an update about the not-to-be-missed events, need-to-know news, or other Teen Lounge highlights.
Did you know that you can also text back and forth with our librarians? If you have a question, text AskDL to 66746 and reply to our message with your question. (Standard message rates apply.)
TEDx Darien
(Photo courtesy of Flickr user Erik Charlton)
Please join us on Sunday, December 19th at 4:00 p.m. for another riveting TEDx Darien. This program will be held in the Conference Room on the mezzanine level of the Library. Refreshments will be served.
DJ Hero 2 Battle
Everyone knows the life of any party is the music. Ever wondered what it would be like to control that experience by being the DJ? Well you don't have to wonder any more.
Experience DJ Hero 2 for Xbox 360 on Friday, December 17th at 4 - 5:30 PM in the Teen Lounge.
Spin the turntables, scratch to the beat and crossfade to the next track. We'll kick it up a notch by going one on one with another teen in a DJ Battle! The game also allows a third player to sing along while the DJ's go head to head.
We are offering a grand prize of an iTunes gift card to the best DJ! Will you be the DJ HERO?
Snacks will be provided.
Origami Creations
Origami is a Japanese artform of paper folding which was started in the 17th century. Many wonderful shapes and designs can be made without using glue. Join us in the Teen Lounge on Tuesday, December 14, from 4 - 5pm to learn how to make some of these cool designs such as the traditional crane and many more!
Snacks will be provided. See you there!
Photo courtesy of flickr user tripuGame On! with Xbox Kinect
Come join us for Kinect gaming on the Xbox 360 this Friday, December 10th, at 4 - 5pm in the Teen Lounge. Kinect is Microsoft's latest and greatest device that takes playing video games to whole new level. Put aside the controllers, as your body, motion and voice controls the game! It's the most amazing game technology to date that everyone will love. Learn how to dance to old school favorites, or the latest pop hits in Dance Central. Score goals in soccer, get a perfect strike in bowling, or fight your way through a boxing match in Kinect Sports. Crazy white water rafting adventures and jungle rides await in Kinect Adventures. There's something for everyone!
Snacks will be provided. See you there!
We Love Wednesday
Written by EricaG on 12/08/2010
Cookies designed by you!
We Love Wednesday and we love cookies!
Stop by the Teen Lounge today at 3:30 p.m. to decorate your very own snacks!
How to Train Your Dragon Screening
Written by hmartyn on 12/07/2010
Dragon Training 101!
A screening of How to Train Your Dragon
in the Teen Lounge
at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7 (TODAY!)
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